GREENS

Blue Echo

#8EDCD8

RGB 142, 220, 216 · HSL 177°, 53%, 71% · CMYK 35, 0, 2, 14

Blue Echo is #8EDCD8 in HEX — rgb(142, 220, 216), hsl(177°, 53%, 71%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 2%, 14%).

Blue Echo pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 53%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8EDCD8

RGB142, 220, 216

HSL177°, 53%, 71%

HSV177°, 35%, 86%

CMYK35, 0, 2, 14

Decimal9362648

CSS RGBrgb(142, 220, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 53%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Echo S460-3

Exact match

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 1.2 · #8CD9D4

Dunn-Edwards

Island Oasis DE5730

ΔE 2 · #88D9D8

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 661

ΔE 2.1 · #88D6D2

Dulux

Pale Beryl S28H2

ΔE 2.8 · #98DED7

Vista Paint

Turquoise Treat K-236

ΔE 3.7 · #7FDAD9

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 4 · #96DFD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Island Breeze 693

ΔE 4.1 · #8ADACF

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 4.2 · #80D7CF

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 6.1 · #87DCCE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.5 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 7.6 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 14.7 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8EDCD8

#DC8E92

Analogous

#8EDCB1

#8EDCD8

#8EB9DC

Triadic

#8EDCD8

#D88EDC

#DCD88E

Split-Complementary

#8EDCD8

#DC8EB9

#DCB18E

Tetradic

#8EDCD8

#B18EDC

#DC8E92

#B9DC8E

Monochromatic

#31A09A

#53CAC4

#8EDCD8

#C8EEEC

#EBF9F8

Rectangle

#8EDCD8

#8E92DC

#DC8E92

#DCD88E

Compound

#8EDCD8

#8EB9DC

#DC8E92

#DCB18E

Variations

Lighter

#A4E3E0

#BFE7E5

#DCEFEE

Darker

#54CEC8

#2A9E98

#175D5A

Saturation

#A9C1C0

#8EDCD8

#7CEEE8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EDCD8

#C0C6DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EDCD8

#D1D1D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EDCD8

#92DAD8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Echo sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#AAD2BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8EDCD8

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#97D7E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C76C71

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8EDCD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EDCD8;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-echo: #8EDCD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-echo': '#8EDCD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EDCD8] text-[#8EDCD8]

SCSS

$blue-echo: #8EDCD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EDCD8?

#8EDCD8 is Blue Echo, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8EDCD8 warm or cool?

Blue Echo reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Echo?

Blue Echo works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Blue Echo?

Blue Echo pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue Echo?

You can download Blue Echo on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Blue Echo?

The hex code is #8EDCD8. In RGB it's 142, 220, 216, and in HSL it's 177°, 53%, 71%.

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